The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

house-yes tits. Thunderation! must be
dreamin''' and Timothy rubbed his eyes in
bewildered way, and stared helplessly
around him.
For the old farmhouse presented an un-
usual scene of hustle and confusion. A
dozen carpenters were busily engaged shin
Cling, clapboarding and putting the finish
ing touches to new piazza and fanciful
summer-house in the garden. Painters and
paper-hangers were at work on the inside,
while the halls aid bedrooms were filled
up with new carpets, curtains, pictures a
parlor suite and cabinet organ.
80 Timothy" said Mrs. Gee, sweetly, as
she came forward, tastefully dressed in
blue cashmere, II did not know that YOU
had returned, and 1 want your advice
about the hall stairs"
80 pa,' cried Dolly, eagerly, 'do come
and see oil our new things ma has bought
US. Such beautiful clothes, and new
argan, and ma says l am TO take lessons
o, am so happy"
"Wlll you tell me, madam" shrieked
Timothy, ''where the money is comm from
to pay for all this, and what you mean by
settin' lot of raskils to work without anv
orders from mel L won't pay cent? I'll
see 'em hang frstl Leave my houser'
please remember Timothy, that thisuis
ing house, not yours, decided to me, to-
gether with every thing you possess in the
world; and 1 have drawn the money from
the bank to repair it, and make pleasant
home for your poor, neglected childrenn
drawn the money from tho bankln
howled Timothy. "The money me and poor,
lost Becky Jane pinched and nipped our
selves to death to save!"
l.
to me. Ever since l have been In TITS
house, my heart has ached to see you toll
and delve, day after day, and deny yourself
every comfort in life, that you might add a
few more dollars to your bank account.
Your innocent children We're growing up,
poorly clothed, poorly fed, and ignoIant as
little heather. | talked the matter over
with your cousin, and we both decided that
only piece of skiilful strategy world ever
bring you to your senses. | don't mean to
take any unfair advantage of you, Timothy,
but I've got the reins in my hants, and l
calculate to drive. You amt git Becky
Jane to deal with now you have got me;
and | intend to make man Of yo1, though
know it's going to take time to undo the
work of years. 1 like you, Timothy, and
shall do every thing in my power to make
you happy, but you have got to eat and
dress and live like other folks.r
Poor Timothy He wept and tore his
hair, and shrieked aloud; then, as the
whole truth suddenly dawned upon him,
he gave hideous yell, and rushed frantic
ally from the house, and was seen no more
for several days. At last, ono rainy morn
ing he appeared, cold aud hungry, and
meekly took his place at the cory break
fast table, a yanuuished man
Years have passed since then. The
fourth Mrs. Gee still reigns triumphant at
the farm, which is in most prosperous
and fourishing condition. Strange to re-
late, Timothy has developed into model
husband and father, and is intensely proud
of his attractive home, and determined
that his children shall have the best educa-
tional advantages. Cousin Miranda is a
frequent visitor, and is often heard to de-
clare, that though Timothy's wife rules
HIM with a rod Of iron, his children have
great reason to bless tho day their father
married the Widow Rounds. George A. HGr-
riS, in Ballou'S Inonthly